Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Special Section: Digital Photo from the Toronto Star

Focused on a budget? Here's what $150 gets youRichard Lautens Jun. 30, 2009Cameras are everywhere these days. Almost every new device we own seems tocome with a camera attached. It won't be long before my "toothbrush cam"will be keeping an eye on my molars.

Exposed! An HDR primerSpencer Wynn Jun. 18, 2009For amateur photographers seeking to get the most out of their images,High Dynamic Range photography is a technique worth learning.

Tripods will keep photographers - and their images - steadyMaarten Heilbron Jun. 18, 2009When the blur icon on your camera warns you to hold the camera steady, doyou click the shutter and hope for the best? Maybe steady the camera,holding it close with both hands? Or run out ...

The Top 10 digital camera trends this seasonPaul Marshman Nov. 27, 2008Camera companies are offering some intriguing new compacts and single-lensreflex (SLR) models, with a host of improvements and new features that putthem a cut above last year's choices.

Video: Breakfast BruléContributing technology writer Maarten Heilbron produced this short videousing a still camera. The Fuji S2000 is capable of recording HD video in720 mode.

Gallery: Compact CamerasPhotos taken by Bill Taylor while he tests three compact digital cameras.

Choosing the perfect cameraCameras are some of the ultimate toys and probably the most popular timeto buy a new camera is before a vacation.

Compact cameras have limitations but can take great picsBill Taylor Nov. 27, 2008When it comes to cameras, I'm a tech-and-specs dunce.

HD camcorders get cheaperKevin Scanlon Nov. 27, 2008Call me cheap if you will – although I prefer "frugal" – but I have neverbeen able to force myself to spend more than $1,000 on a new piece ofcamera equipment.

Photo printers can produce stunning photo art that lasts a lifetimeTom Katsiroubas Nov. 27, 2008With the advent of everything digital, sharing your photos takes on awhole new meaning. Through popular photo-sharing websites such as Fickr,Photobucket and Facebook you can instantly ...

Steep learning curve for amateur photographersKevin Scanlon Nov. 27, 2008Like most amateur photographers, I have always wondered if I could be asgood as the pros if only I had the same equipment. Let's call it a seriouscase of camera envy.

Now that the recording is done ...Maarten Heilbron Jun. 12, 2008The party's over and the camera crew has just dropped off the videofootage and a script scrawled on the back of an envelope at thepost-production video-editing suite.

Planning makes all the difference with a video projectKevin Scanlon Jun. 12, 2008So, your family reunion is set for this weekend and you are the designatedvideographer. Have you finished your script yet?

Images flow around the worldSpencer Wynn Jun. 12, 2008"I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long asI live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can."

Transforming an ordinary street sceneSpencer Wynn Jun. 12, 2008A carefully framed shot or using subtle lighting can make a photographmuch more striking.

Cellphone camera brings quality one step closerPaul Marshman Jun. 12, 2008Sony Ericsson broke new ground in 2006 with its K790a, the first cellphoneto sport a three-megapixel Sony camera. Now it's back with the K850i, anew version that boasts a whopping five megapixels.

Trouble shooting?Denis Cyr Jun. 12, 2008Experimenting is always a great way to discover what your particularcamera is capable of and what its limitations are.

Nikon's new pick of the cropPaul Marshman Jun. 12, 2008Ever since Nikon released the powerful D200 in 2005, photographers haveeagerly awaited the company's next big semi-pro DSLR.